Diagnostic Criteria for Conduct Disorder

By: Beth McHugh 2007

In previous articles on Conduct Disorder, we looked at some of the
genetic and environmental elements which contribute to the development
of this condition. Today we look at the diagnostic requisites for a
formal diagnosis if conduct disorder.

A. A persistent pattern of ignoring the basic rights of
others. Age-appropriate rules are repeatedly violated. The presence
of three of the following behaviors in the past 12 months, and at
least one in the last six months is required: